Kentucky’s Top Returning Performers: 2025 QB Prospects
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After an action-packed season of high school football in the Bluegrass State, it’s time to look back at some of last year’s standouts, focusing on some of the biggest returners from the class of 2025. Today, we will begin evaluating…
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Continue ReadingAfter an action-packed season of high school football in the Bluegrass State, it’s time to look back at some of last year’s standouts, focusing on some of the biggest returners from the class of 2025. Today, we will begin evaluating some of the most impressive offensive returners, beginning with quarterbacks. Without further ado, here’s my list of the top 2025 quarterback prospects in the state of Kentucky that are preparing to return to the field this upcoming fall.
At the top of this list of top returners is Cutter Boley Cutter Boley 6'5" | 200 lbs | QB Lexington Christian Academy | 2024 State KY , a 6-foot-5, 208-pound quarterback out of Lexington Christian Academy. The rising junior out of Lexington, KY. made a massive offensive impact at the helm of the Eagles’ offense. In 13 contests, Boley threw 254 pass completions out of 400 pass attempts for 3,901 yards and 36 touchdowns. Boley additionally picked up 48 rush attempts for 102 yards and six scores. In addition to excellent size, speed and versatility, Boley contributes excellent arm strength and pin-point accuracy in the air.
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Coming in at number two on the list is Deuce Bailey Deuce Bailey 6'1" | 170 lbs | QB Bowling Green | 2025 State KY , a 6-foot-1, 165-pound quarterback out of Bowling Green High School. The rising junior out of Bowling Green, KY. was an explosive offensive weapon at the helm of the Purples’ offense. In 15 games, Bailey threw 221 pass completions out of 360 pass attempts for 3,136 yards and 34 touchdowns. Bailey additionally picked up 71 rush attempts for 424 yards and three scores. In addition to impressive size and speed, Bailey is an incredibly versatile quarterback as he can connect with his receivers anywhere on the field while also defeating the defense on the ground.
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Finishing third on this list of top performers is Bryce Button Bryce Button 6'2" | 195 lbs | QB South Warren | 2025 State KY , a 6-foot-3, 193-pound quarterback out of South Warren High School. The rising junior out of Bowling Green, KY. was locked in offensively at the helm of the Spartans’ offense. In 12 contests, Button threw 168 pass completions out of 272 pass attempts for 2,021 yards and 16 touchdowns. Button additionally picked up 90 rush attempts for 438 yards and six scores. In addition to impressive size and speed, Button contributes a strong passing game and quick execution off the snap, making him a top returning gunslinger talent entering next season.
Finishing at number four on the list is Isaac Duty Isaac Duty 6'5" | 215 lbs | QB Pikeville | 2025 State KY , a 6-foot-4, 215-pound quarterback out of Pikeville High School. The rising junior out of Pikeville, KY. was a huge offensive playmaker at the helm of the Panthers’ offense. In 13 games, Duty threw 98 pass completions out of 144 pass attempts for 1,506 yards and 21 touchdowns. Duty additionally picked up 25 rush attempts for 140 yards and four scores. In addition to impressive size and speed, Duty is incredibly composed under pressure and can still utilize his quickness to escape getting sacked while also showcasing his pin-point accuracy in the air.
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Claiming a fifth place finish on this list is LaBryant Strader LaBryant Strader 6'2" | 225 lbs | QB Ashland Blazer | 2025 State KY , a 6-foot-2, 230-pound quarterback out of Ashland Paul G. Blazer High School. The rising junior made a huge impact at the helm of the Bobcats’ offense. In 14 contests, Strader threw 137 pass completions out of 230 pass attempts for 2,153 yards and 18 touchdowns. Strader additionally picked up 124 rush attempts for 670 yards and six scores. In addition to impressive size and speed, Strader is incredibly versatile and quick off the snap as he can complete quick passes, launch deep bullets into the backfield or handle the defense on his feet.